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The Role of Selected Dietary Factors in the Development and Course of Endometriosis

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NUTRIENTS
卷 15, 期 12, 页码 -

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DOI: 10.3390/nu15122773

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endometriosis; polyphenols; vitamins; micronutrients; antioxidants

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Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age, causing pain and infertility. Treatment includes medication and surgical removal of lesions, but recurrence rates remain high. This review article focuses on the potential benefits of polyphenols, vitamins, and micronutrients in fighting endometriosis. Although studies have shown promising results in animal models, more well-designed studies are needed to evaluate the effects of dietary factors on women with endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a chronic disease with a complex, heterogeneous pathogenesis that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age, causing pain and leading to infertility. Treatment consists of administering pharmacological agents (resulting in a reduction of estrogen levels and inflammation), as well as the surgical removal of endometriotic lesions. Unfortunately, despite a wide range of available therapies, there is still a high recurrence rate after surgery. Consequently, it is necessary to improve the outcome of patients with endometriosis. In this context, there is growing interest in possible dietary modification to support or complement classic treatment options and even serve as a potential alternative to hormone therapy. In addition, a growing number of studies indicate positive effects of selected dietary factors on the development and course of endometriosis. This review article focuses on the potentially beneficial effects of compounds from the polyphenol group (curcumin, epigallocatechin gallate, quercetin, resveratrol), vitamins, and selected micronutrients on endometriosis. The results indicate the potential of the selected ingredients in fighting the disease. However, most of the studies have been performed on experimental animal models, with a smaller proportion looking at the actual effects of use among women. Therefore, well-designed studies are needed to assess the importance of a well-chosen diet and the effects of specific dietary factors on the health of women suffering from endometriosis.

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